CPLR 2004 · Article 20. Mistakes, Defects, Irregularities and Extensions of Time
Extensions of time generally
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§ 2004. Extensions of time generally. Except where otherwise expressly prescribed by law, the court may extend the time fixed by any statute, rule or order for doing any act, upon such terms as may be just and upon good cause shown, whether the application for extension is made before or after the expiration of the time fixed.
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